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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Distribution camp to provide Aids & Assistive devices to 1606 Divyangjans in Tiruchirappalli, District, Tamil Nadu
Samajik Adhikarita Shivir, Distribution of Aids and Assistive Devices to the Persons with Disabilities under ADIP Scheme of Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Person with Disability. The program is organized by Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India , in R.V. Mahal, Masthan Street, Manpparai in Tiruchirappalli District under Karur Parliamentry constituency of Tamil Nadu today.
Shri. A. Narayanaswamy, Union Minister of State for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India was the chief guest of the function who inaugurated the camp virtually through video conference from Bangaluru in the physical presence of Ms. S. Jothi Mani, Member of Parliament  Karur Constituency, Shri P. Abdul Samathu, MLA, Manapparai, Shri M. Pradeep Kumar, District Collector, Tiruchirappalli and other dignitaries at the venue of function in Tiruchirappalli.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion the chief guest Shri A.Narayanaswamy said that central government is committed towards the empowerment of Divyangjan and is working on the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister SabkaSaathSabkaVikas. Union Minister informed about the various initiative taken by Ministry for making inclusive growth of each section of the society with special focus on the vulnerable section in the country.
The beneficiaries who got the benefit of the schemes were pre identified during the assessment camps conducted at various location of Karur Parliamentary constituency wherein 1606 Number of eligible beneficiaries were identified to for providing 2811 number of appliances of different categories for a total value of Rs. 1.32 Crore.
In the inaugural distribution camp conducted today in Trichy, 893 numbers of appliances worth of Rs. 47 Lakh will be distributed among as much as 618 number of preidentified Divyangjan beneficiary. The balance Aids and assistive devices will be distributed subsequently at Block/ taluka level in the Karur, parliamentary constituency.
Total number of Aids and Appliances that will be distributed in a series of follow-up camps at various location at Tiruchirappalli in cludes 268 Tricycles, 237 Wheel Chairs, 30 C.P Chairs, 560 Crutches, 199 Walking Sticks, 47Rolators, 48 Smart Cane, 28 Smart Phone, 05 Braille kit and 42 Cane for visually impaired, 818 Hearing Aid, 191 MSIED Kit for Intellectually Impaired, 1 Cervical Collar, 36 ADL Kit with Cell Phone and 261 Artificial Limbs and Calipers.
Distribution function was conducted adhering the guideline issued by Government of India to contain any possibility of spread of COVID -19 during the distribution of Aids and Assistive devices.
Video Link of aforesaid the ‘SamajikAdhikaritaShivir’ program is https://youtu.be/UHLU1cLBfuc
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Ministry of Mines
Amendment To Mineral Auction Rules
Ministry of Mines has amended the Mineral  Rules, 2015 vide notifications dated 17.03.2021, 18.06.2021, 02.11.2021, 14.12.2021 and 18.02.2022 and the Minerals  Rules, 2015 vide notifications dated 18.06.2021 and 14.12.2021. These amendments will ensure more participation in the auction of mineral blocks, facilitate State Governments in identifying more blocks for auction and increase the availability of minerals across the country.
Some of the major amendments to ramp up the auction of mineral blocks for composite license, inter alia includes the following amendments:
a. The Minerals  Amendment Rules, 2021 were notified on 18.06.2021. As per the amended rules limestone, iron ore and bauxite blocks having surficial deposits can be auctioned for mining lease at G3 level of exploration. Further, auction for composite licence for all minerals has been allowed at G4 level of exploration.
b. The Minerals  Second Amendment Rules, 2021 were notified on 14.12.2021 which provide that any person intending to obtain composite licence in respect of an area may submit a proposal to the State Government in the specified format along with available geoscience data for notification of the area for auction to grant a composite licence.
c. The Mineral  Amendment Rules, 2021 were notified on 17.03.2021. The rules provide incentive for production & dispatch earlier than the scheduled date of commencement of production.
d. The Mineral  Second Amendment Rules, 2021 were notified on 18.06.2021. The amended Rules provide for cap on net worth requirement for mining lease and composite license.
e. The Mineral  Fourth Amendment Rules, 2021 were notified on 14.12.2021 which provide that in case the area proposed by a person is put up for auction to grant a composite licence, such person shall be required to submit
the bid security of only 50% of the amount specified for participating in the auction for the said area.
f. The Mineral  Amendment Rules, 2022 were notified on 18.02.2022. As per the amended Rules, global positioning system has been allowed for identification and demarcation of the area where a composite licence is proposed to be granted through auction.
In pursuance of the said amendments, State Governments have notified 40 mineral blocks of G4 level of exploration for grant of composite license, out of which 6 mineral blocks have been successfully auctioned.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 53.24 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.25 Crore balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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53,24,44,960
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72,40,250
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51,56,11,035
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2,25,03,900
More than 53.24 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through all sources and a further 72,40,250 doses are in the pipeline.
Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 51,56,11,035 doses .
More than 2.25 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered.
Ministry of Coal
Shri Piyush Goyal meets former Prime Minister and Member of Parliament, Shri H.D. Deve Gowda and Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy
Various matters pertaining to coal supply and railway projects in Karnataka discussed during the meeting
A delegation led by former Prime Minister and Member of Parliament, Shri H.D. Deve Gowda and Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy met Union Minister of Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal today at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. Various matters pertaining to coal supply and railway projects in Karnataka came up for discussion.
Regarding coal supply, Shri Goyal highlighted that there is no scarcity of coal in the State. Shri Goyal pointed out that the plants in Karnataka currently have on an average five days stock of coal which is equal to 2.24 lakh tonnes coal. He said that Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd.  sold 584.91 MU of power at energy exchange this year till October, 2018. This selling amounts to consuming 3.8 lakh tonnes of coal which otherwise could have been used to boost coal stocks in power plants. Shri Goyal advised that it is better that the plants maintained at least 20 days stock of coal for smooth and uninterrupted functioning. Pointing out about the anticipated pick-up in demand of power in coming February/March. Shri Goyal advised that suitable inventory management should be done by the power plants. He also advised that transaction at energy exchange should be done to take advantage of cheaper power right now so as to ensure better built up of coal stocks in thermal power plants. This will help avoid purchase of power in February/March, when prices are expected to be higher due to peaking of demand.
Data of Central Electricity Authority  for April to November 2018 shows that peak power demand of Karnataka amounting to 11185 MW was fully met and total energy demand of the State amounting to 45277 MW was met with 99.9% fulfilment and there were no notified power cuts. This became possible due to continued and timely supply of coal by CIL & SECL.
Ministry of Education
Action against fake universities
The Central Government as well as the University Grants Commission  has taken the following action against fake Universities running without recognition:
- UGC has issued Show Cause / Warning Notices to fake Universities cautioned that running of Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree courses and giving misleading advertisements shall attract severe action under the provisions of appropriate laws including the UGC Act and the Indian Penal Code, etc.
- Letters have been sent to the State/UT Principal Secretaries/Education Secretaries for taking appropriate action against the fake Universities located in their jurisdiction.
- UGC has lodged FIRs in the respective Police stations against Indian Institute of Planning and Management , New Delhi and Bio-Chemic Education Grant Commission, Nadia, West Bengal.
Apart from the above, UGC has taken the following steps to spread awareness among the general public, students & parents from the fake Universities:
- UGC has published the list of fake Universities on its website i.e. www.ugc.ac.in.
- UGC has also issued public notice against the unrecognized status of Indian Institute of Planning and Management , New Delhi and illegal status of Bio-Chemic Education Grant Commission, Nadia, West Bengal.
- At the beginning of every academic session, UGC issues Press Release and Public Notice regarding State-wise list of fake Universities in the country in national dailies and newspapers in Hindi and English to warn the aspiring students, guardians and the public at large not to take admission in the courses run by the self-styled, unauthorized fake Universities/Institutions of higher education functioning in different parts of the country.
This information was given by the Minister of State , Dr. Satya Pal Singh today in a written reply to a Rajya Sabha question.
Ministry of Power
Cabinet approves regularisation of Pay Scales of below Board Level Executives in NHPC Ltd., North East Electric Power Corporation, THDC India Ltd. and SJVN Ltd. w.e.f. 1.1.97
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for regularization of Pay scales of below Board Level Executives in National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd. , North East Electric Power Corporation , THDC India Ltd.  and Satluj Jal Vidhyut Nigam Ltd. , w.e.f. 01.01.1997 adopted by them consequent upon the orders of Ministry of Power dated 04.04.2006 and 01.09.2006.
Implementation strategy:
After the approval, the pay scales adopted by Hydro CPSEs consequent upon the order of the Ministry of Power dated 04.04.2006 and 01.09.2006 shall be regularized.
Impact:
About 5,254 Executives of Hydro CPSEs enrolled before 01.01.2007 will be benefitted by this approval. It will motivate and boost the morale the Executives of Hydro CPSEs,
Expenditure:
The total expenditure to the tune of Rs. 323 crore will be incurred for the regularisation of pay scales.
Background:
Anomalies existed in the pay scales of Executives of NHPC, NEEPCO, THDCIL and SJVNL w.e.f. 01.01.1997 due to revision of pay scales of unionized category of workmen/non-executives in line with the NTPC/Oil sector within the organizations. The pay scales of workmen and Supervisors were higher than the pay scale of Executives in the E-1 grade.
The proposal was earlier considered by the Committee of Secretaries  and the Cabinet on several occasion. The Cabinet in December, 2013 decided as below:
- The deviant pay scales fixed w.e.f. 01.01.1997 shall not be regularized.
- However, no recovery shall be made for the excess pay drawn from 01.01,1997onwards considering the difficulties in effecting recovery and also considering thatsuch a recovery may de-motivate the staff.
- The pay scales shall be fitted w.e.f. 01.01.2007 after correcting the aberration in payscales fixed w.e.f. 01.01.1997.
Aggrieved with the order, various Employee Associations of Hydro PSEs filed Writ Petitions in different High Courts. The High Court of Uttarakhand&Meghalaya quashed the above decision. SLP was filed in Supreme Court on-12.04.2017 against the judgment of High Court of Uttarakhand which was dismissed on 08.05.2017. A Contempt petition has been filed in the High Courts of Meghalaya and Uttarakhand. Ministry of Power is left with no option other than seeking approval of Cabinet for regularizing the pay scales of NHPC, SJVNL, NEEPCO and THDCIL w.e.f. 01.01.1997 adopted by them consequent upon the orders of Ministry of Power dated 04.04.2006 and 01.09.2006.
Ministry of Defence
Distribution of passes for Republic Day & Independence Day celebrations goes digital
Raksha Rajya Mantri launches Invitation Management Portal to extend e-Invitations to guests & Online Sale of Tickets to general public
As part of the Government’s e-governance initiative, an online Invitation Management Portal  was launched by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in New Delhi on January 06, 2023 to extend e-Invitations to dignitaries/guests and Online Sale of Tickets to general public for witnessing Republic day and Independence day events from now onwards. The portal provides the facility for issue of online passes to the dignitaries and their guests along with the provision for general public to purchase the tickets online irrespective of the geographical location.
The Aamantran portal will make the entire process user friendly, environment friendly and bridge the gap between government and general public. The detailed process may be viewed through the following link:
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Ajay Bhatt termed the portal as another milestone in ‘Digital India’ initiative and a step towards Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s concept of e-governance model which is based on easy, effective, economical and eco-friendly governance. He stated that the Government is committed to ensure ease of living to every citizen, adding that ‘Digital India’ and ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’ are bringing government and people together. The Raksha Rajya Mantri appreciated the fact that the invitation portal will make it easier for people to purchase tickets for Republic Day celebrations  and will save great amount of paper used in printing. He added that the portal will make the RDC more secure.
The Aamantran portal has following features:
- QR code-based authentication for enhanced security.
- Digital delivery of passes/tickets through emails/sms.
- Non-cancellable and non-transferrable tickets.
- RSVP option for passes to seek acceptance from invitees
- Post Event Data Analytics for better management of the future events.
In addition to extending e-invitations through the portal, the booths/counters for purchase of tickets will be set up at following locations, where online tickets will be facilitated by Ministry of Defence:
- Shastri Bhawan 
- Jantar Mantar 
- Pragati Maidan 
- Parliament House  – Special counter for MPs 
The timings will be forenoon  and afternoon . For detailed instructions, visit www.mod.gov.in, www.indianrdc.mod.gov.in.
Ministry of Finance
Central GST, Kolkata South Commissionerate Unearths Racket
Engaged in Procuring Fake GST Invoices
Kolkata, November 20, 2019
The officers of Central GST, Kolkata South Commissionerate on last Friday , busted a racket engaged in procuring and supplying fake GST invoices without actual supply of goods and arrested four persons, namely  Shri Pankaj Kumar Bagla,  Shri Vishnu Kumar Singhania,  Shri Rajiv Kyal &  Sh. Sandip Kyal.
The officers of CGST detected that these persons were allegedly involved in issuance of fake invoices which have caused a loss of Rs 500 crores  to the government exchequer.
Investigations by the officers have also revealed that the above-menrioned unscrupulous persons set up fictitious companies by misusing the KYC details of laymen offering them interest free loan and other financial benefits in lieu of the latter's KYC details. These KYC details formed the basis of fake entities so created for issuance of fake invoices.
The role of other persons engaged in such activity is also being investigated, with a targeted focus on beneficiaries of such fake tax credit. According to the Commissioner of Kolkata South Central GST, Mr, D. Nagvenkar, the estimated scale of fraud is likely to increase as more detections come to light.
The Commissioner emphasized that a common man should not part with his/her KYC details to unknown persons for small gain or financial benefits. The accused were produced in the Court of CJM, Alipore Court and the Court ordered departmental custody for accused No.  and judicial custody for accused Nos. ,  &  till November 30, 2019. The Commissioner informed that further investigation is being carried out by the officers.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Mr. Joe Biden on assumption of office
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Mr. Joe Biden on assumption of office as President of the United States of America.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said "My warmest congratulations to @JoeBiden on his assumption of office as President of the United States of America. I look forward to working with him to strengthen India-US strategic partnership.
My best wishes for a successful term in leading USA as we stand united and resilient in addressing common challenges and advancing global peace and security.
The India-US partnership is based on shared values. We have a substantial and multifaceted bilateral agenda, growing economic engagement and vibrant people to people linkages. Committed to working with President @JoeBiden to take the India-US partnership to even greater heights."
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Ministry of Coal
Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Compliments Coal Companies for Record Supply of 22 Lakh Tonne Coal to Thermal Power Plants
Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi has expressed happiness in Coal Ministry’s remarkable achievement of attaining 22 lakh tonne coal dispatch to Thermal Power Plants on Thursday, 28th October, 2021.
In a tweet, the Minister said that out the above quantity, 18 lakh tonne coal has been the contribution of Coal India Ltd . Congratulating all coal companies for this feat, Minister Shri Joshi urged them to keep increasing coal production and offtake.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest award today by H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of France.
Prime Minister thanked President Macron for this singular honour on behalf of the people of India.
The award ceremony took place at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Subscribers of PM-SYM
The State/UT-wise details of beneficiaries enrolled under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan  pension scheme are at Annexure.
PM-SYM is a voluntary scheme. Moreover, the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic, adversely affected lives of unorganised workers resulting in low fresh enrolments under PM-SYM scheme during this period.
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan  pension scheme was launched to provide old age protection to the workers of unorganised sectors in the form of monthly minimum assured pension of Rs.3000/- after attaining the age of 60 years. As on date, more than 46 lakhs unorganised workers have been enrolled under the scheme. The Government has taken several measures to popularize and bring awareness among the targeted beneficiaries about the PM-SYM pension scheme and increase the enrolments. The State/UT were granted Rs 11.73 cr. in 2019-20 for undertaking IEC activities. Apart from this, to create the awareness, SMSs have been sent to eligible beneficiaries registered under e-SHRAM falling in the age group of 18- 40 years to encourage them to also enroll under PM-SYM scheme. Furthermore, extensive social media campaigns have been launched and Pension Saptah was celebrated from 7th to 13th March, 2022 across the country, with an objective to popularize the scheme among the workers, through State/UT and CSC-SPV machinery. At present, there is no proposal to alter the structure of the scheme.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha, today.
Annexure
State/UT-wise details of beneficiaries enrolled under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan  pension scheme
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves the proposal for increase in authorised capital and equity support to India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited 
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal as per following:
- To provide additional equity support of Rs. 5,300 crore to IIFCL in the financial year 2019-20 through regular budgetary support and / or through issuance of recapitalisation bonds as per terms and tenor,including status with regard to repo-ability / Statutory Liquidity Ratio  status as well as the manner and timing of their issuance and placement, as decided by the Department of Economic Affairs.
- The corresponding increase in authorised capital of IIFCL from Rs. 6,000 crore to Rs. 10,000 crore.
Major Impact
This will enable IIFCL to create requisite headroom for borrowing, thus enabling it to finance big ticket infrastructure projects in line with Government of India’s target to invest Rs. 100 lakh crore in infrastructure sector over the next five years.
Background
IIFCL, a wholly-owned Government of India  company set up in 2006, is the principal entity which provides long term finance to viable infrastructure projects across sectors. It is a Non-Banking Financial Company – Infrastructure Finance Company  registered with RBI since September, 2013.
Government has announced its intention to invest Rs. 100 lakh crore in infrastructure over the next five years. Infrastructure investment to this extent will require large amount of equity and debt. The role of IIFCL in making debt funding possible will be crucial as participation by IIFCL in funding a project opens up possibilities of co-financing by other lenders including larger banks. It is therefore necessary to infuse additional capital in IIFCL to enable it to fulfil its mandated role of financing major infrastructure projects.